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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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